Cowon iAudio D2

Cowon's iAudio D2 was a fab little MP3 and video player with features bursting from its elegant seams, but the Korean manufacturer has somehow managed to upgrade it by cramming an entire DAB digital radio in

Sound quality; design; screen quality; wealth of features; DAB radio; format support; SD card support

Tricky menus; touchscreen takes some getting used to; can't record directly to SD card

This upgraded version of the iAudio D2 is a fantastic player with the most sophisticated feature set we've ever seen in an MP3 player, and amazing sound quality to boot. Beginners to portable tech may struggle with the complex menu system though

Cowon's iAudio D2 may not be top of the sales charts but its sleek body, abundance of features and multitude of sound-adjustment options ensure it's a quality compact MP3 player

Sleek and compact design; lovely, touch-sensitive screen; plenty of features, including video playback, voice recording and FM tuner; handy stylus/kickstand; sound quality is great

Pricier than similarly featured MP3 players; slightly heavy; touchscreen interface won't appeal to all users, specifically active ones

If you can get on board with the Cowon D2's PDA-like touchscreen interface, the reward is great-sounding audio, a smorgasbord of features and a fantastic battery life